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 [Cardone, Headley, Hawkins] TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The recently departed Jefferson Hawkins was known for his accounts of being assaulted by Scientology leader David Miscavige. A reader tipped us there’s a connection to Grant Cardone in that tale, and suggested we ask Marc Headley about it. And wow, are we sure glad that we did! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Marc Headley on the (hilarious) connection between two Scientology icons
 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: People who knew Romey Beliles describe him as one of the friendliest and most resourceful people they knew. But he had a dark secret: His decades of frustration with the Church of Scientology which he documented in minute detail. This is his remarkable story. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
Continue reading The Scientology life — and Scientology death — of Romey Beliles
 [Alex mans a table, circa 2011] TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Alex Barnes-Ross reminds us that Scientology’s real cost isn’t counted in dollars or pounds, but in human lives. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading How Scientology hardens you against the people who matter most

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A Scientologist chiropractor pleads guilty to health care fraud and is facing 10 years in prison, Scientology’s UK headquarters is angry that its license to throw parties has been questioned, and France 5 says it’s airing a documentary on Scientology next month. Let’s dive in! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology grifter pleads guilty to health care fraud and faces 10 years in prison
 [David Miscavige, master of ceremonies] TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: 40 years ago today, Scientology members assembled to hear that L. Ron Hubbard had voluntarily left his body to explore ‘researches’ elsewhere. Once again we’re marking this anniversary with a transcript of the bizarre event that took place at the Hollywood Palladium that night. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading 40 years ago: The eerie Hollywood sendoff for Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard
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